BACKDOWN

withdrawal, backdown, climb-down

(noun) a retraction of a previously held position

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

backdown (plural backdowns)

An act of backing down; a retraction or withdrawal.

Source: Wiktionary


Back"down`, n.

Definition: A receding or giving up; a complete surrender. [Colloq.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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BODILY

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Coffee Trivia

Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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